Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address Stress

Heartsong Fit with Vickie Maris is conversation for the stressed and stretched-too-thin listener. I chat with interesting people I've met who handle life stresses in healthy ways. I also take you on hikes with the llamas; on visits to a remote fishing resort in Minnesota and back to the 1940s in conversations with my mom, Lucille Maris, and others who lived through the stresses of World War 2. In short segments at the end of several episodes, Lucille talks about life being married to a B-24 pilot (my dad) and their experiences on military base going through training and then being separated by an ocean during World War 2 (WW2). You'll be fascinated as you hear her tell of how she dealt with the stresses of the life of a military wife, deployment of a spouse, and long distance love. You'll also hear me and my husband, Scott Greeson, chat about our music, about songwriting and performing for live audiences. Music has always been a way for us to find release from the tension of fast-paced careers.
Acknowledgement and Thank You
Music – The instrumental tune you hear in the show is Llama Dance by Scott Greeson and Kevin Ludwig (our dear friend and the lead guitar player in our band); the cd project is Wabash Gypsies which you can find on iTunes or cdBaby.
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025 | Mike Jackson Talks Field Trial Dogs and HorsesMike Jackson is a retired electric lineman and supervisor who has trained English Pointer dogs for horseback field trials for many years. I interview him in his barn as he is preparing for a trip from Indiana to North Dakota and Montana for training his dogs and younger horses.
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024 | Pull the Help Chain"Pulling the help chain" is a phrase I describe in Episode 24 of Heartsong Fit. In the Toyota Way, this phrase is related to Andon. The help chain, help cord, or yellow stop button, is a mechanism that line workers can use to stop production and call for help. It's also used to notify the line that something has gone wrong in the manufacturing process. In this solo show, I record my thoughts about pulling the help chain if you're a caregiver and need help from family and friends. I recorded this episode on a Saturday while in the barn and hanging out with the llamas. They munch their hay and communicate with each other, and with me. I share with you about what it was like to "pull the help chain" in the previous week. I reflect on how helpful my friends, coworkers and family members were in a week of "caregiving on steroids."I thank my friends for stepping up and helping out. You can hear the llamas' activity as if you were in the barn aisle with me. They munch on hay, stomp their feet, chortle complaints to each other, and give me kisses to make me feel better. Videos available here: https://www.youtube.com/user/dpfllamas You can get a free pdf download of my list of tips for a caregiver who needs to take a loved one to the hospital for an emergency or for an illness. Get your copy when you visit: http://www.heartsongfit.com Thanks for listening. Vickie /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/5044213

023 | WW2 Story Index & Overview of World War 2 Content in the ShowSeveral of the episodes of Heartsong Fit include short stories by my mom, Lucille Maris, about life in the US during the 1940s when World War 2 was underway. I have been interviewing her about how she dealt with the stresses of those times from finding housing, to scarcity of food and supplies to dealing with the deployment of her young husband (my dad). This episode is an audio index of the locations of the stories in the podcast so that you can easily find them and listen. You will also hear a brief overview of the topic of each story. The links mentioned are available in the show notes for the episode: heartsongfit.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4910156

022 | Unplugged Life at Minnesota Fishing SpotPodcast host, Vickie Maris, and her husband, Scott Greeson, share their takeaways from living unplugged for a few days at Fox Lake Resort in Marcell, MN. Planning and preparing meals; fishing; exercising; following a morning routine; and living without digital devices for a few days were all aspects of the week that contributed to relaxation and rejuvenation. Learn more at the website, http://heartsongfit.com. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4862189

021 | Hearing of Bombing of Pearl Harbor & Processing News of WarMargaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlisting in the service. Both Margaret and Lucille were married to pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This is a glimpse back 70+ years into the lives of these strong women who were married to valiant service men. They teach of the importance of independence, persevering and taking action. You can learn more at the website for the podcast, http://heartsongfit.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4707765

020 | Scott Greeson & Vickie Maris Talk About MusicI chat in the studio with my husband, Scott Greeson, right after we had played a music gig with the band at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi, Indiana. Other topics of the show include my accordion lessons via Skype with Bev Fess; details of the Bacon Fest gig; and my annual trek to Accordion Camp where I have met and learned from professional accordionists Bev Fess, Murl Allen Sanders, Ron Borelli, Gary Blair, Ilmar Kuljus, Dick Myking, and many more. Friends and fellow accordionists who attend camp make the event a reunion of sorts. Show notes for Episode 20 can be found at http://heartsongfit.com/camp20 Thanks for sharing this episode with a friend! /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4624943

019 | Walk a Llama While You ExerciseYou'll hear the sounds of nature in this episode of Heartsong Fit. I recorded it out in the woods as I was taking a morning walk for exercise. I have my llama, Heartsong, with me. You'll hear the cicadas singing in the background as we navigate around tree branches, unsuccessfully duck under spider webs and frustrate my horse, Madison, who wanted to go with us on the trail. If you like to walk for exercise, you'll hear about reasons for getting off the treadmill and taking your exercise outdoors! It's very good for our brains! Take a Walk for Exercise or Stress Relief You might like to do yoga, cross fit, running, cardio and other forms of exercise, but consider adding some walking in your day to break things up. If you walk alongside a body of water, you reap even greater benefit! Below you'll find links to the article I mentioned about the benefits that come when you exercise outdoors. You'll also see links to our music which I have in the background in the podcast. If you'd like to make a donation to help offset the costs of producing the show, you can use the link to my Patreon account. Check out rewards you can receive for the various levels of donation! Blog post about beneficial changes in your brain while walking outdoors - http://www.wimp.com/what-hiking-does-to-the-brain-is-pretty-amazing/ Music used in the background of Heartsong Fit - Llama Dance from the Wabash Gypsies album Reference was made to these episodes of Heartsong Fit - Episode 4 is a walk with my llama, Heartsong, during the fall of the year. Episode 12 is a horseback ride on my horse, Madison, also during the fall. I chat about the keynote speaker, John Medina, who is author of Brain Rules. He spoke at the International Online Learning Conference (OLC) I had recently attended. Donations to support the podcast Thank you for listening to the show and thank you in advance if you decide to become a monthly supporter of Heartsong Fit by making a donation in any amount through my Patreon account. - http://www.patreon.com/vickiemaris Cheers! /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4561668

018 | Managing Caregiver Stress During a Loved One's Hospital TripI share methods for managing stress that I use while in the caregiver role with my mom. These are ideas you can adopt if you are in a caregiver role and helping your loved one if he or she needs to make a trip to the emergency room or hospital. From keeping a bag packed and ready to having a plan for communicating with siblings, to reminders about wills, living wills, health care representatives and more, I touch on several simple steps you can take. Have a plan in place and take steps ahead of time that will help you manage stress during an upcoming hospital visit. Find the show notes at www.heartsongfit.com/caregiver /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4522485

017 | Relax & Learn on a Walk Through Wolf ParkTake a walk with Vickie Maris and Dana Drenzek on the trail around the main wolf enclosure at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Learn about the establishment of the park in the 1970s and the activities being conducted to observe animal behavior and to educate the public. You'll hear about the wolves, coyotes, foxes, bison and other animals at the park. Dana also talks about the internship program and the sponsoring membership. Vickie and Dana even meet up with Monty Sloan and intern, Jeremiah, during the conversation, and Vickie gets her first opportunity to pet a wolf. For more details, see the show notes at the Heartsong Fit website or visit wolfpark.org /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4485815

016 | Heartsong Fit is Back on the Air!I am excited to be back sharing stories with you through the show, Heartsong Fit! In this episode, I talk about the reasons why I had stopped producing the show for a while and what it was like to get it back online for you. You'll also hear a preview of the next episode when I take you out to Wolf Park. Find the show notes for the episode at http://heartsongfit.com/16 /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/4481282

015 | Brad Bixler, Farrier & Journeyman Pipefitter Keeps Stress LowSpend time on Dawn of Promise Farm with Vickie Maris and her podcast guest, Brad Bixler, farrier, journeyman pipefitter and adventurer who travels the world. Life of a Journeyman Pipefitter During the episode, Brad trims the hooves of Kerrymor Madison, Vickie's Connemara horse. The conversation covers the life of a working man who travels around the United States to the location of the work. He is a journeyman pipefitter. Travel to See the World When Unemployed Brad shares of his travel adventures that fill his downtime and keys to his ability to live life relatively stress free. He talks about setting goals and then visualizing yourself as having reached the goal and living in your changed life. During the conversation, Madison, the impatient horse, continues to interrupt and demand attention. Lucille Maris Talks About Life on the Homefront During World War II At the end of the episode, Vickie interviews her mom, Lucille, about her time in 1943 during World War II, as her husband, Jim Maris, was in flight training at George Army Air Field in Lawrenceville, Illinois, and Lucille lived with several other military wives in a small apartment in Vincennes, Indiana. You can learn more in the show notes at http://heartsongfit.com/15 and you can also visit www.statesidebride.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3394633

014 | Come Along For Winter Chores on a Llama and Horse FarmCome along with farm owner and animal trainer, Vickie Maris, as she cares for her llamas and Connemara pony during evening chores in the extreme cold of winter. You can learn more about her Dawn of Promise Farm and what it is like caring for livestock in the winter when you visit the show notes for the episode at http://heartsongfit.com/14 /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3325488

013 | Behind the Music With Vickie and Singer/Songwriter Scott Greeson Scott Greeson, singer/songwriter and entertainer is my guest on Episode 13 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris. He is also my husband, so that makes him an extra special guest! Scott has been helping me with the podcast behind the scenes. He's an expert with the recording equipment and use of the software, ProTools, that we use in our music studio. In this episode, we share insights from behind the scenes of several of our music gigs and recording projects. Scott shares the reasons for his fondness of the tune, Heart of Gold, by Neil Young, and why he chose to sing it during a Celebration of Life service. He tells a story of his late wife, Janet Greeson, and the role she played in his learning to play harmonica. We also share news of the release of Lee Anna Atwell's new cd project, Burning Heart, which was recorded here in our studio, Hoosier Surf Records. Her amazing songwriting talent, along with her beautiful vocals and keyboard playing, are all showcased on this disc. (in the links below) You'll hear us banter about the band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday, and our recent Christmas concert. We tell a special story about how the pieces of my latest project, Stories of a Stateside Bride, came together on a Friday night with a bit of divine intervention. We wrap this episode with a live recording of one of Scott's tunes, Roadside Lullaby, which we played at the Eye Opener Cafe on Dec. 20 during a Christmas gig. Reference Links for Episode 13 Soller-Baker celebration of life. Wabash Gypsies disc of instrumental guitar music by Scott Greeson and Kevin Ludwig - link to album on iTunes Scott Greeson's music website - www.scottgreesonmusic.com Battle Ground United Methodist Church - Church where Scott Greeson serves as worship pastor and also the venue of the Christmas concert by Scott Greeson, Vickie Maris, Lee Anna Atwell and Trouble With Monday Stories of a Stateside Bride - Told by Lucille Maris - 2-disc audio program available through cdbaby as a physical cd set or digital download. - www.cdbaby.com/artist/vickiemaris Heart of Gold by Neil Young - Link to Heart of Gold digital download on Amazon.com Roadside Lullaby - Youtube video of Scott Greeson's original tune; photos in video are by Terry Lyons. Link to Roadside Lullaby video in Youtube Scott Greeson Music Channel in Youtube To book Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday, contact booking agent, David Leonards, International Entertainment Bureau. Burning Heart cd - original tunes by Lee Anna Atwell, keyboard player and vocalist in the band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday. Sample in iTunes of the new instrumental tune, The Witness Tree, which is the last track on the 2-disc audio program, Stories of a Stateside Bride. It is by Scott Greeson and Malachi Jaggers. Website of the artist, Rena Brower - Scott mentions playing music while Rena was creating a water color painting during the Christmas Concert at the Delphi Opera House 2. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3263240

012 | Relax on a Horseback Ride With Vickie and Her Connemara, MadisonWhether you're an experienced horseman or still dreaming of owning a pony, you're going to enjoy taking a ride through the llama pasture during Episode 12. I put my Edirol recorder in my vest pocket so you can hear the footsteps of my Connemara horse, Kerrymor Madison, the creaks of the saddle, the sneezes of the llamas and other ambient sounds of the ride. This episode is specifically designed to help you relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the moment. If you're not currently giving yourself time to de-stress each day, I hope this ride on Madison plants a seed for something you could begin doing in your journey of self care. I also recap a keynote presentation given by John Medina during the International Online Learning Conference. He is the author of Brain Rules and several other interesting books about how our brains work and how we learn. He tells us that the research suggests at least 30 minutes of exercising to get your heart rate elevated on a daily basis is you want to stave off memory loss and keep your mind sharp. Enjoy! Show notes, photos, links to the social media ebook and the audio program can be found here: http://heartsongfit.com/12 /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3211688

011 | Songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr Talks of Life With Type 1 DiabetesEpisode 11 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris features an interview with singer/songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr. She tells her story of her journey through a songwriting degree, on to Nashville and how she incorporates the challenges of Type 1 diabetes into her busy life as an entertainer. Show notes are located at http://www.heartsongfit.com/11 You can find more about Nicky when you visit her website: http://www.nickyroodmusic.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3146955

010 | Fox Lake Resort in MinnesotaThis episode starts with a story about one of my protective mama llamas, Velvet, who is still looking out for her daughter, Petals, who has long since grown into an adult llama. As I tell the story, my Connemara pony, Madison, interrupts and tries to get the attention on himself. The bulk of the content in this episode is an interview with the owners of Fox Lake Resort, Edwin and Sheryl Olson, in Marcell, Minnesota - USA. They share the history of the resort - original structures built completely by hand without electricity by two Frenchmen in the 1930s - and the many ways people enjoy the property for fishing and nature vacations. You'll hear the sounds of a fishing line being cast from the boat during an outing to fish for large mouth bass and northern pike, as well as an eagle chirping from the bank of the lake. You can see photos on the website, http://www.heartsongfit.com/10 and also see a video of me with my horse, Madison and my llama, Betty, as we introduce the episode. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/3082295

008 | Journey Through the Ultimate Reset 21-Day CleanseThis episode is a conversation between me and Linda Brammer about the 21-day gentle cleanse Ultimate Reset. We walk listeners through their experiences doing a 21-day cleanse. We step through the Program Guide and share several tips learned along the way. You'll hear about the benefits gained from the change in eating habits and addition of the supplements during the 21 days. We both experienced weight loss and were feeling much better at the end of the experience. We also talk about several of the recipes used during the cleanse. By Week 2 of the program, we were eating vegetarian and vegan meals. If you'd like to learn more, I kept a journal during the Reset, which appears in my blog. I was active as a Beachbody coach at the time of the recording. http://www.heartsongfit.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2956453

007 | Healthy Living Tips From Mo Amin |Mixed Martial ArtsThis episode covers a variety of topics including: Sounds of the early morning and late evening of Dawn of Dawn of Promise Farm My experiences with the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day gentle cleanse from Beachbody (up to Day 16 for this recording) An interview in Rhyno's Gym with trainer and coach, Mo Amin, who specializes in training fighters in mixed martial arts and people from all walks of life who want to improve fitness. He's had great fighters train with him including John Fitch! A story from my mom, Lucille Maris, about WWII and bringing a Cocker Spaniel, Blondie, home from England. She had been the mascot for Dad's bomber crew. She boarded in England in a kennel with General Eisenhower's dog, as they waited for a ship and the care of a ship's butcher during the boat ride back to America. You can find details at http://www.heartsongfit.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2931861

006 | Tribute to Veterans on D-Day 70th AnniversaryEpisode 6 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris is a special tribute on the 70th anniversary of D-Day (WWII) to Lt. Col. James R. Maris and the men and women who fought for freedom in WWII. Lt. Col. Maris flew 30 missions in a B-24 bomber. His second mission was D-Day. You will hear his recounting of that day as read by his daughter Vickie. In this episode, she also reads the story of Mission 23 which she wrote in conjunction with her dad for a posting on the website for the 392nd bomb group. Vickie is now working on the completion of her dad's memoirs. She is interviewing her mom, Lucille Maris, in order to add the perspective of a stateside bride during WWII. You can hear some of Lucille's stories at the end of several of the episodes of Heartsong Fit. To all those who have served or who are serving in the military for the U.S. and its allies, we salute you. God bless. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2875927

005 | Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Lucille Maris Tells a WWII StoryTake a Sunday Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Learn About Auto Steer and GPS | Lucille Maris Shares a WWII Story About the Clausings Vickie has the recorder on as she climbs into the cab of a John Deere to interview Roger Miller as he works ground to prepare it for planting in north central Indiana. You’ll feel like you’re in the tractor cab too as you hear the engine running and the variety of beeps and signals emitted from the auto steer in the John Deere. This interview was a way for Vickie to de-stress after a difficult week at work. Some of her favorite days of her career were from the time she spent in agriculture interviewing farmers about techniques for saving soil and protecting water quality. You can see a short video of the John Deere tractor cab and its auto steer system when you visit the Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/vickiemaris Free Snack Guide You can grab a FREE copy of 10 Healthy Snacks to Keep You on the Go when you visit www.heartsongfit.com and join our loyal fans. There is a form in the sidebar of the blog page where you can provide your name and email, so we can keep you informed of the resources we locate and/or create to help you in your journey to improve and/or maintain health and fitness, including life balance, living stress free and having fun! Feedback You help others find the podcast more easily when you leave a positive review and rating at iTunes which lifts its visibility in the directory. This link will take you right to the page where you can subscribe to the show for free and leave your feedback: iTunes. For other ways to connect with Vickie in social media channels, see the Contact page at http://www.heartsongfit.com. Lucille Maris Shares a WWII Story About the Clausings Vickie has been interviewing her Mom, Lucille Maris, who is 91 ½ years, for the book she is working on about her parents’ life during WWII, which stems from the memoirs her dad, Lt. Col., James R. Maris drafted about his 30 missions as a bomber pilot. There will be more about the book in later episodes. For now, please enjoy this story that Lucille tells about news they received while living in Murfreesboro, Tennessee after Jim had returned from the war. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2861815

004 | Relax on a Hike With Vickie and Her Llama, Heartsong Hiking along the trails on the farm is one way that Vickie finds relief from stress after a busy day. She often takes one of the llamas with her for walking on the trails. They both benefit from walking for exercise, and at the same time enjoy each other’s company on the trail. Vickie teaches you about llamas along the journey and describes the elements of nature that they encounter during the walk. Listen to the llama hum, the creek rushing by, the Sycamore leaves crunching under foot and other sounds from the walk. Frog Chorus The frog chorus you hear in this episode is the real deal. Vickie and Scott were returning from a Friday evening dinner out when they passed through Prophetstown State Park and heard the frogs singing in the lowlands of the park. They stopped the vehicle on a service road and hiked over to the swampy area with recorder in hand to capture the frog chorus for you. This location is about one mile from the farm, and the frogs can be heard all around the farm during the spring. Feedback There is a Pinterest board that Vickie maintains at www.pinterest.com/heartsongfit about hiking with llamas for exercise. Repinning a pin from that board to your own Pinterest account would be a fun way to share this episode with others! If you’re not a Pinterest user, you can connect with Vickie on the social web in other channels. Twitter and Instagram are two of her favorites. You can find her at either location with the handle @vickiemaris (http://www.twitter.com/vickiemaris or http://www.instagram.com/vickiemaris). Vickie also appreciates when you connect with her in iTunes by subscribing to the podcast for free and by leaving your rating and feedback in iTunes. This step helps the show improve in its iTunes ranking. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2783214

003 | Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Talks of Healthy Eating Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Talks of Healthy Eating | Also Hear WWII Story of B24s Waving Wings at Hotel Jayhawk Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris Mary Mitchell, health counselor, shares wisdom in this interview with podcast host, Vickie Maris. While the conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are striving to improve their eating habits. Her tips can help you in your weight loss journey as well. She addresses the primary and secondary foods. Before her conversation about secondary foods, Mary describes the importance of finding balance in the primary foods: career or purpose, physical activity, spiritual activity and relationships. Responding to Cravings In regards to healthy snacks to satisfy a craving, she reminds us about the importance of responding to a craving by drinking a glass of water first, then waiting about about 15 minutes. If you’re still having a craving, then respond with a healthy snack. But more often than not, you were actually dehydrated when you first noticed the craving, and the glass of water will take care of the situation. Drink up! Did You Work Out Today? Vickie has finished the workout program, Focus T25, and recently started the new in-home fitness program, 21 Day Fix, with Beachbody trainer, Autumn Calabrese. Hear a quick description of this new program that includes 30-minute workouts and containers for food portion control. Also hear a reminder of why it’s important to listen to your body. If you’d like to easily track your own fitness stats, blood pressure readings, inches lost, and more, you can you can set up a free account through Vickie’s Beachbody website. Vickie extends an invitation to her online health and fitness Beachbody challenge group that starts on May 1, 2014. http://www.beachbodycoach.com/heartsongfit Feedback There are many ways you can connect with Vickie on the social web. Twitter and Instagram are two of her favorites. You can find her at either location with the handle @vickiemaris (http://www.twitter.com/vickiemaris or http://www.instagram.com/vickiemaris). Vickie also appreciates when you connect with her in iTunes by subscribing to the podcast for free and by leaving your rating and feedback in iTunes. This step helps the show improve in its iTunes ranking. The show is also available through Stitcher Radio. To leave feedback via voice, you can visit Vickie’s website, www.heartsongfit.com and use the tab on the right edge of the page to leave a voicemail using your computer’s microphone, or send an email to clientcare@heartsongfit.com. Memory of Life in the 1940s by Lucille Maris – Saying Goodbye Vickie has been interviewing her Mom, Lucille Maris, who is 91 ½ years, for the book she is working on about her parents’ life during WWII which stems from the memoirs her dad, Lt. Col., James R. Maris drafted about his 30 missions as a bomber pilot. There will be more about the book in later episodes. For now, please enjoy this delightful story that Lucille shares about the day she and her girlfriends ran to the top of the Hotel Jayhawk, Topeka, Kansas, to wave farewell to their husbands as the men buzzed the top of the building in their B-24 bombers and headed on their journey overseas. Future episodes of the podcast will close with additional short stories told by Lucille to Vickie. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2782909

002 | Have You Ever Had a Llama in Your House? Have You Ever Had a Llama in Your House? Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris Podcast Episode HF2 Would You Like to Hear a Farm Story? In this episode, Vickie does a recording from a lawn chair in the snow by the barn as she is surrounded by her llamas. Her Connemara pony, Kerrymor Madison, stood next to the fence, just behind Vickie as she recorded. Jack Russell Terrier, Hope, joined the scene a few minutes in and contributed her two cents while the llamas were kissing her nose. You’ll get to learn a bit about life on the farm as Vickie describes her one-eyed llama, Stunning, whom Madison is so careful with as he moves around her. She describes the coloring of Primary Colors and how she sends the fleeces, sheared in the spring, to the mill for processing into rovings and yarn. Vickie also shares a story about the harsh 2014 winter and the day she found Lily, the llama, shivering in the barn. Lily got to live in the old farm house for a few hours as she warmed up and enjoyed watching Let’s Make a Deal on the TV. If you’d like to watch the video that Vickie mentions of her and Madison out in the heavy snow, you can find it on the Youtube channel: http://www.youtube.com/vickiemaris Did You Work Out Today? Vickie encourages you in your fitness journey as she talks about her experience following the schedule in Focus T25 to build cardio, strength, and flexibility. She has finished the first five weeks of Focus T25, or the Alpha section, and has moved on to the final five weeks, or Beta. From Vickie: “There are three things that really stand out to me in this program. 1) I love Shaun T. He is an amazing athlete and professional fitness trainer. He keeps me motivated, and, well, focused! I also love that these workouts are designed to be done five days a week and are only 25 minutes each. They fit in my day very well. And 3) the modifier who does a low-impact version of the moves has enabled me to do this difficult program and gradually work up to some of the full versions of the moves. “My body has really been toning as I do this program, and the inches are melting from my waist line. Love it! If you’re doing this program or any workout routine, I encourage you to do what I do and keep track of your workouts online at Team Beachbody. I like to watch my workout calendar fill up in the month. I also keep track of my stats and track my progress in weight loss, inches lost, my decreasing blood pressure and more. You can set up a free account through my Beachbody website.” http://www.beachbodycoach.com/heartsongfit Acknowledgement and Thank You Music – tune is Llama Dance by Scott Greeson (Vickie’s hubby) and Kevin Ludwig; cd is Wabash Gypsies which you can find on iTunes or cdBaby. Feedback Please leave your Feedback at iTunes which is so helpful as I produce future episodes. It also helps the show improve in its iTunes ranking and become more visible for other users. If you have a comment or question you would like leave about this episode of the podcast, please visit the Contact page at http://www.heartsongfit.com. You can use the tab on the right edge of the website to leave a voicemail using your computer’s microphone or send an email to clientcare@heartsongfit.com. /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2745443

001 | Lucille Maris Shares Tips From Her 92 Years | Plus a WWII StoryMy mom, Lucille Maris, shares her secrets to keeping fit and healthy at age 91 ½ years. Lucille talks about eating healthy from the time she grew up in the 1920s to her diet of meals she prepares in the kitchen of her condo today which are for a gluten-free diet. Lucille talks about outdoor activities in the one-room school house she attended to moving on to the large high school, Urbana High, where she played sports from 1936 to 1940. She was a three-sport athlete: softball, volleyball and basketball (which women played as a half-court game at that time). In her sophomore year, she was captain of the girl’s softball team. She also discusses the PE (physical education) requirements of a high school student during that era of United States history. In another section, Lucille talks about her switch to a gluten-free diet and what motivated her to start eating gluten-free. As an outstanding cook, she gives you ideas about how to make gluten-free cooking part of your life. Here is clarification about the grains that contain gluten and that you should avoid if eating gluten free: wheat, barley, rye and triticale (a cross between wheat and rye). If you’d like to learn more about a gluten-free diet, you can visit the Healthy Lifestyle Newsletter from Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/gluten-free-diet/art-20048530 Lucille’s husband (my dad), Professor and Lt. Col. James R. Maris, was a pilot in WWII and flew B-24 bombers. He served the United States of America in active and reserve duty for more than 20 years. Lucille introduces the subject in this episode. Future episodes contain short stories that Lucille tells about her life as a stateside bride during WWII. These are at the end of several upcoming episodes. Through her stories, you’ll feel how she dealt with the stresses of the time, and you’ll laugh and cry along with her as she recounts vivid memories of those days. In this episode she talks about a one-room apartment she lived in with no kitchen privileges while Dad was on base. She also talks about sitting through a double-feature movie twice one day to pass the time while she had no communication with dad and was worried about his safety. Book Review Learn a few insights about the marketing book, Fascinate, by Sally Hogshead. The author teaches you about how to captivate your audience and lead them to trust, believe and respect you. You can connect with Sally on Twitter: @sallyhogshead or visit her website at www.sallyhogshead.com Acknowledgement and Thank You Music – tune is Llama Dance by Scott Greeson (Vickie’s hubby) and Kevin Ludwig; cd is Wabash Gypsies which you can find on iTunes or cdBaby. Feedback Please leave your Feedback at iTunes. If you have a question, please visit the Contact page at http://www.heartsongfit.com /episode/index/show/vickiemaris/id/2732055